Chamber Hosts Tour to Pure Water Demonstration Facility
March 13, 2020On March 5, a group of approximately 20 Chamber members visited the Pure Water Demonstration Facility for a guided tour and a briefing from the City’s Public Utilities Department. The tour provided a firsthand look at the demonstration process and an update on relevant litigation to Pure Water. For more information on Pure Water, visit […]
Read MoreMake Sure a REAL ID is on Your Business Travel Checklist
March 12, 2020As part of our mission to further economic development and national and international commerce, we know travel is a large part of our members’ business operations. With the REAL ID deadline of October 1, 2020 fast approaching, we encourage our members to avoid waiting until the last minute to obtain the new federal ID. Avoid […]
Read MoreOn March 10, the San Diego City Council approved the Mount Etna proposal with an 8-1 vote. The project, which will build over 400 affordable homes – many of which will be designated for seniors and individuals with developmental disabilities – required Council approval to rezone the land from commercial to residential. The Mount Etna […]
Read MoreChamber to Host CalVet Board
March 12, 2020The Chamber will host the California Veterans Board Meeting on Wednesday, March 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.. The California Veterans Board is an entity of the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet). The Board advises Governor Newsom and advocates for the needs of California veterans and their dependents. Chamber members and members of […]
Read MoreGuidance for Businesses Regarding COVID-19
March 12, 2020The Chamber will continue to share information received from our partners regarding best practices and guidance around Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). In accordance with directives from state and local leaders, we have cancelled all Chamber meetings, programs, and events through the end of March and are monitoring the situation going forward. For more on this, […]
Read MoreGovernor Budgets Millions for TJ River Valley
March 12, 2020Earlier this year, Governor Newsom announced his 2020-21 budget which included a significant investment in the Tijuana River Valley. Regional stakeholders, including the Chamber, issued letters of support for the budget request of $35 million for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a series of pollution capture devices and infrastructure projects on the U.S. side […]
Read MoreCanada’s House and Senate Approves USMCA
March 12, 2020With U.S. and Mexico’s approval of USMCA, the last step for the new trilateral agreement to move forward is Canada’s ratification. The trade deal was approved Friday by Canada’s House of Commons and the Senate in their final day in session before adjourning until April 20th due to Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The agreement has one final […]
Read MoreIBA Forum: Navigating the Cross-Border Business Landscape
March 12, 2020From incubators to manufacturing, marketing, sales, and customer service… our Cali-Baja region has it all. Companies from around the world are tapping into the business expertise that exists in our binational region. Learn how you can make the most of existing opportunities from regional industry experts and business leaders who have successfully leveraged Cali-Baja’s integrated […]
Read MoreMember Spotlight: NFINIT
March 10, 2020AIS Technology Services (AIS), Southern California’s leading provider of cloud, colocation and connectivity services, announced the company’s complete rebrand to NFINIT. The new brand reflects the evolution of the company into a full stack technology services provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of technology solutions and cloud platforms. “As a company, we have been growing and progressing […]
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Gensler
March 10, 2020Gensler is a global architecture, design, and strategic planning firm with 49 locations worldwide. Gensler San Diego was established in 2004 to respond to the growing demand from clients who were expanding their interests in the San Diego area. Their talented staff of 120+ design professionals and interior designers offer a wealth of specialized knowledge across […]
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